Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
Tag: Art and History
‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’
Source– The post is based on the article “Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it” published in “The Times Group” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern history Relevance: Opium trade and Opium war News-The article is about new book of Amitav… Continue reading ‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’
Choose a new palette for India’s creative economy
Source: The post is based on the article “Choose a new palette for India’s creative economy” published in “The Hindu” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and culture News: The article discusses the challenges faced by Indian artists in promoting their art. What is creative economy and what is its significance? The… Continue reading Choose a new palette for India’s creative economy
The Lotus Position – on Yoga
Source- The post is based on the article “The Lotus Position” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Ancient Indian system of medicine News– The article explains the threat to universal reach of yoga from present system of patent How can the universal reach of Yoga can… Continue reading The Lotus Position – on Yoga
[Yojana June 2023 Summary] Yoga for Global well-being – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is yoga?3 What are the key Yogic practices for health and well-being?4 What are the benefits of yoga?5 What does the research say about Yoga and Well-being?6 How does Yoga contribute to Global Well-being? Introduction Yoga, a centuries-old practice, offers more than just physical exercise. It embodies a… Continue reading [Yojana June 2023 Summary] Yoga for Global well-being – Explained, pointwise
New Parliament building – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the history of the New Parliament building3 What is the need for the New Parliament building?4 What are the main features of the New Parliament building?5 What are the arguments supporting the development of the New Parliament building?6 What are critics’ arguments against the construction of the New… Continue reading New Parliament building – Explained, pointwise
Sengol: History and relevance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Sengol?3 What is the significance of Sengol in Indian history?3.1 What are the arguments supporting the installation of Sengol in Parliament?4 What are the arguments of critics against the installation of Sengol in Parliament?5 What are similar global and local examples like Sengol and their reasons behind… Continue reading Sengol: History and relevance – Explained, pointwise
